Mmedina By bailey.lyle5 Apr 12, 1775 Battles of Lexington and concord May 12, 1775 The second continental congress meets Jun 12, 1775 George Washington named commander of continental army Jan 12, 1776 Thomas Paine publishes common sense Jul 12, 1776 Declaration of Independence adopted Oct 12, 1777 Continentals defeat British at Saratoga Dec 12, 1777 Continental army camps at valley forge for the winter Mar 12, 1781 Articles of confederation adopted Oct 12, 1781 British surrender at Yorktown Sep 12, 1783 Treaty of paris signed
